Mr. Thomas Henry Wooten, 87

Mr. Thomas Henry Wooten, 87, of Hazlehurst, passed away Sept. 21 at Community Hospice in Vidalia.
Mr. Wooten was born in Jeff Davis County Nov. 18, 1938, to the late Glenn Wooten and the late Evelyn Joyce Wooten. He leaves behind a legacy of hard work, deep family devotion, and an unshakable love for the great outdoors. A lifelong farmer and land developer, Mr. Wooten was a man who truly loved working. He viewed the land not just as his profession, but as a calling. Whether he was turning soil on the farm or shaping communities through his development projects, he found immense satisfaction in a hard day’s labor and built a reputation grounded in integrity and vision. While his work kept him grounded, his heart often wandered north. He was an avid outdoorsman whose greatest adventures took place in Alaska. He cherished his time spent hunting and fishing in the rugged Alaskan wilderness, finding peace and thrill in nature’s wildest corners. Above all his accomplishments, he loved his family fiercely. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, always putting the needs of his loved ones first and teaching them the value of dedication, patience and love for life.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Donald Wooten and Ray Wooten; and grandson Aaron Lott.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years Dorothy Davis Wooten; daughters Robbie (Keith) Rentz and Traci (Eric) Wooten; sister Winona Wooten Hartung; brother Olin Wooten; grandchildren Shelly (Brent) McBride, Lexie (Skyler) Clark and Peyton Bush; great-grandchildren Truitt McBride and Turk McBride.
A private graveside service was held Sept. 23 at Hazlehurst Memorial Cemetery with the Rev. Brad Waters officiating.
Swain Funeral Home Hazlehurst Chapel was in charge.